VIRTUlink™ Scale Monitoring and Diagnostics System

As of: Friday, July 24, 2026

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Standard Features

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Data

Sends raw and analyzed values from, up to four scales, to the cloud
Supports long-term efficiency by providing scale and throughput records
Expandable with support for multiple data points from junction boxes, auxiliary equipment, sensors and IP cameras

Diagnostics

Enhanced onboard diagnostics identify cell noise, tests for linearity and zero-reference, and monitors drift
Diagnostics are complemented by a unique load cell emulation feature which compensates for a failing load cell until a repair can be made
Unmatched reaction time (500 cycles per second) brings accuracy to new levels

Dashboard

Online portal to monitor scale status in real-time
Receive alert text and/or emails when scale is outside of programmable tolerances
Remotely identify service needs and review technician notes
Hosted on a cloud platform

Rice Lake’s VIRTUlink IoT System connects analog platform scales (up to four iQUBE2 systems) to the cloud, enabling data from networked devices to be utilized for a wide variety of business and operational decisions. By combining the iQUBE2 digital junction box with the latest cloud technology, VIRTUlink provides access to diagnostics and can automate service alerts.

VIRTUlink-enabled systems can automatically report scale status and individual load cell information. iQUBE2's unique load cell emulation feature allows it to compensate for a failing load cell until a repair can be made. With an unmatched reaction time, accuracy is brought to new levels.

VIRTUlink Specifications

Communication:
Ethernet TCP/IP

Power Connector:
Three-pin terminal block (3.5 mm)

Power Supply:
24 V DC ±6 V DC

Conformity with UL:
Use Class 2 power source, Over-voltage Category II

Current (at 24 V DC):
170 mA (typical)

Operating System:
Security-hardened Linux

Display:
8 LEDs

Real-time Clock:
Capacitor buffered, maximum seven days backup, maintenance free

Required Accessible Ports:
http (80)
https (443)
MQTT (1883)
MQTT over SSL (8883)
AMQP (5672)
AMQPS (5671)

Environment Protection:
IP20

Ambient Temperature:
Operation: -20 °C to 60 °C
Storage: -40 °C to 85 °C

Humidity:
10% to 95% (95% at 40 °C) RH (non-condensing)

Use:
Indoor

Dimensions:
5.5 × 1.38 × 4.13 in
(140 × 35 × 105 mm)

Weight:
0.89 lb (400 g)

Metal Housing:
DIN rail mount

Approvals:
UL Nr. E221530 Vol D1
FCC ID 2ANEG0001
IC 24152-0001
KCC No. R-C-HKR-ETP51EN-RE
UL Japan No. 007-AH0211
RoHS
Conformance with EMC Directives: CE Emission EN 55011:2009
Immunity IEC 61000-6-2/3, EN 61131-2
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
(air and contact discharge method) EN 61000-4-2
Fast transient interferences (Burst) EN 61000-4-4
Surge voltage EN 61000-4-5

Parts

Part #	Description

211283	VIRTUlink Annual Service, Cloud-Service
209604	VIRTUlink Gateway, Onboarded. DIN rail design (rail not provided)
215212	Power Supply Kit, VIRTUlink Kit includes: DIN Power Supply, AC cord and DC hookup wires 24VDC Power Supply, Wiring, AC Power cord 12 inches 3 wire
215213	Power Supply,Wall Adapter 90-264 VAC input, 24VDC Output 25W, Blunt End